The Madison Courier

09/13/2026

A few snapshot from Saturday night's fireworks at the BBQ & Bands event at Carrollton's Point Park. Madison Courier Photos-Paxton Media Group

09/01/2026

Carroll County Schools has canceled all outdoor activities today Tuesday, Sept. 1, due to the extreme heat. Some sports teams may practice indoors. Athletes should communicate with their coaches for updates.
A decision regarding Wednesday’s activities will be made tomorrow. Updates will be posted on district and school websites and social media.
We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our athletes and coaches safe during this season

08/27/2026

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08/12/2026

Canaan Community Academy is on a two-hour delay today due to weather issues.

06/16/2026

Just a heads up that the Friday, June 19 Madison Courier print edition will not be delivered before Saturday, June 20 due to the Juneteenth federal holiday falling on our Friday publication day. However, subscribers who have set up online access can get their news stories and the e-edition online Friday. In fact, many items like this week's Charlie's Beat are already online including the local music calendar that runs Wednesday, June 17 through Tuesday, June 21.

Ryan Wissinger is a very talented, disciplined and dedicated musician who has recently decided to make Indiana’s Music City his new home. But before we get to his musical exploits,

05/22/2026

https://www.madisoncourier.com/community/charlie-s-beat-unkle-samm-wants-you/article_d93951e9-0760-548f-8220-2f5fed999b34.html

Anyone with even a passing familiarity with modern rap music will know this statement from area rap artist Unkle Samm is something of an anomaly. “There is no cussing in

05/22/2026

https://www.madisoncourier.com/sports/depth-carries-madison-to-first-girls-track-sectional-title-in-13-years/article_6a65a1ac-4716-5f93-a22b-21a316924b11.html

Depth cost Madison a sectional title in girls swimming back in February, but it delivered victory to the Cubs in girls track & field on Monday at home.

05/22/2026

https://www.madisoncourier.com/news/data-center-moves-forward-as-bza-denies-application-appeal/article_a64db0f3-f8c9-5de9-9c89-6a04f317f7ed.html

Jefferson County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) voted Wednesday night to deny an appeal related to an administrative decision on the development of a data center at the former Jefferson

05/22/2026

https://www.madisoncourier.com/news/county-council-approves-era-for-jpg/article_99e56c96-e473-5a9d-82e9-7ad2d53ae7e3.html

A resolution establishing an Economic Revitalization Area (ERA) in and around the former Jefferson Proving Ground (JPG) was approved by the Jefferson County Council at a special meeting Tuesday.

05/22/2026

https://www.madisoncourier.com/news/community-expresses-strong-support-for-library-renovations-bond-issue/article_c53ca236-df20-5596-98af-f6cd4f5e524f.html

The Jefferson County Public Library board of trustees last week held the second of two public hearings as it moves forward on a $10 million bond issue to upgrade the